The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 40,900
Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (13 - 15) Volvo XC60 D4
€ 47,400
 BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive30i
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo XC60 D4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive30i
67.4
Blueprint Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (13 - 15)
74.4
83.5
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
74.4 in
Width
73 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
67.4 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (13 - 15)
109.2
182.8
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
182.8 in
Length
179.9 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive30i
4158 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.43 %
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive30i
D
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
D5244T12
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Volvo XC60 D4
179 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC60 D4
310 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Performance

Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive30i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D4

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i

▶ REPLAY
23.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4
23.23 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4
44 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
429 mi
Volvo XC60 D4
821 mi
429 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Environmental Impact
109.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
183.8 kWh
Volvo XC60 D4
109.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
375 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1365 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft